I have the irons previous to these, and they are excellent for mid handicap golfers. They are showing good longevity. The after care from Caley is excellent. And previously you could return them, Ryan said use the seven iron only to test and return them all if not suited. Don't know if that still the case. These irons are fairly priced, high quality and recommended.
@@caleygolf my apologies! I just saw the customize option. Honestly it was a bit difficult to find on the page with it being beneath the add to cart, description, and features, but thank you!
I've been testing the 01T's for about 5 rounds plus range sessions. My regular irons are ZX7's. I was very impressed with the 01T's out of the box. I reshafted them with KBS C-Taper lite shafts. They went from good to Excellent irons. The 01T's are now my favorite iron.
@@richardbicker640 My mistake, they are ZX5's - which are great clubs! I'm a club maker and swap shafts for testing regularly. I really like the trajectory and feel of the KBS C-Taper lite. That's why numerous PGA Pros have switched to them. I'm not a fan of the new KBS Light shafts that are in the Caley irons as their launch is too high.
I've now idea what you're all talking about , I just grab my bat hit it in rhe woods and spend the next 4 hours doing the exact same thing , it's like groundhog day on every hole and I love it
These companies most likely aren't doing their own R&D. A number of DTC brands get their club heads from Deson Golf. That's probably why these look almost identical (other than the logos) to the Sub 70 699s and the Takomo 101s.
Maltby is probably the only DTC that isn't borrowing or buying foundry re-stamps. They're not just making clubs either, but they're innovating with club design as well. They have their own concepts and patented formulas that they specifically stick with. Check em out.
I’d like to see a review like this on the Takomo iron series. They seem to be getting very popular and a lot of people rave about them! I’m interested in them myself!
I play the 101T's and they are fantastic. If you know your shaft specs already then direct to consumer brands are a great option. Half the price of the big brands, they look fantastic and they feel amazing. I went from Callaway Rogue irons to the 101T's and there has been no drop off in forgiveness.
I almost got some takomo's (which are exactly the same club). I was going to get fitted for p790's and use the length/lie for the 101's. They were out of stock, so I just got fitted for some pxg 0211's xcor 2's($99/stick). I'm so happy to see that there are options for game improvement irons and even players irons that don't cost $1300 for a set. Golf prices have just been through the roof and I think that these DTC brands are going to put the larger companies in a tight spot from a value proposition perspective.
Damn, I do wish I knew of this brand 2 years ago when getting new irons. Definitely keeping them in mind for the future. I don't mind that the power isn't there. I actually prefer that they don't go a million miles and that the flight is somewhat consistent. Thanks for reviewing these smaller brands again!
Thanks for this Rick, I love the review of more affordable irons - as much as I'd love a set of T200 or P790's, they are just not affordable! Please keep more vids like this coming!
Great review, Rick! I appreciate everything you said and also introducing us to a new option. I do think it seems like you were reviewing it more with the standard 01 expectations versus the 01T clubs you had which are for more advanced golfers, so less distance and forgiveness. Id be curious how the 01's compare to the T's and other brands!
I'm not even in the budget category, it seems. I'm in the 20-year-old second- (or third-)hand category, and that was a major step up for me from the charity-shop category.
I have Mizuno JPX 923 Tours that I just bought in May and I adore. Expensive set to be sure. The data from these irons is impressive for their price and I'm glad to see that. I don't feel robbed at all having spent nearly 3x the price on my Mizunos but I feel iron prices have just gotten criminal. You even mention it, 20 years ago they were priced around this. Now, I'd understand $800-900 for premium irons and MAYBE $1000 for sets that are 4i-GW but 1400 is just outrageous. Happy to see these direct to consumer brands making real strides in quality while staying cost competitive. Hope it can really humble some of the kings of golf equipment. If only we could get a golf ball that rivals pro v1s for a solid price. For me, I game Bridgestone B RX but still feel like Pro V1s are the absolute best golf ball around. In particular off the face of a blade putter they just give so much feedback and inspire so much confidence that I legitimately save strokes in my putting game with them.
These DTC brands are a great value. These look very similar to Pursuit irons, as most of these DTC brands are made in the same factory and then stamped with the branding. If anyone is interested in a DTC brand that does their own R&D, Maltby makes some stellar stuff for the same price range. Hard to get in the UK though.
Had the previous model of Caley irons and loved them. Ideal for the mid handicapper. Very forgiving irons all round and worth buying over premium clubs.
Were you using the Tour version or their standard? I'm currently playing more of an improvement iron (Callaway RAZR X) but I've been getting a lot more consistent with ball striking. I've been wanting to get fitted irons, do you think I'd be hating myself getting the 01Ts as a 16 handicap?
@@jons2cool1 was just the bog standard model.. they had no custom options. I would genuinely advise you to go for them. They will absolutely help your game improve. Ball striking is really nice and they are very forgiving for off centred hits. Defo worth it for the price
@@Wilsonplaysgolf yeah with Taylormade irons being $1,400 I think they are a great alternative. Especially where I'm not a scratch golfer and don't necessarily need the best of the best. Would you recommend I get the 01Ts or the 01s?
yea he did a video a month ago with 790s so he has them in studio! Looks like the TMs have more ball speed comparing similar shots in the two videos 7i vs7i. A few mph faster. The launch and spin are about equal, so it looks like the TMs probably have slightly more speed and with that some forgiveness probably within to achieve that speed. timestamp from the other video 9:30 (have to look at the screen) (th-cam.com/video/1iTp02KWu28/w-d-xo.html) timestamp in this video 8:15 Good stuff Rick!
I think with irons it’s all about what you prefer, when I used to play a lot I played the titleist 714 mbs and they were amazing, for a blade they were forgiving, went miles, could hit all kinds of shots with them, now after not playing for a few years, I started playing a little after lockdown and got given a set of the taylormade p790s, I truly find they are nowhere near as good, the feel and looks are nowhere near what I expected, if I was to play more no way would I keep them in the bag, the only club I find amazing is the 2 iron, for me I don’t feel irons have come a long way in the last 10 years tbh, so maybe the cheaper irons have caught up and its worth saving the money for a decent driver, the driver is the second most important club in the bag now (putter always first) the big brands are untouchable with the big stick
I love my Ben Hogan Icon irons, which I bought at a relative bargain. Forged irons have a FEEL, that cast irons lack. Hacks like me can enjoy the feel of a good shot, and that's why people love golf
@jasonconcard157 If you did buy the 01T's from Caley, and were sold on the foam + tungsten, beware they don't actually have those features. They changed their website 3 weeks ago.
Nice review. Because of their huge R&D budget, clubs from the big brands will almost always perform better than smaller DTC brands. The real question is how big the difference is and if it is worth the ridiculous price difference. It's at least worth testing them out. I have been playing a set of New Level Golf irons for a couple years now and for my game I don't think they perform much different than the big brand irons I tested.
not to mention their huge marketing budgets. How many drivers does TM have to sell to recoup their $100M sponsorship with McIlroy alone? Probably quite a few I'd guess.
Thanks Rick, great review. Any chance of a side-by-side comparison b/w the 01T's and the 01's (would like to see how much larger the club head is for the more forgiving version). Loving the HIT review channel, please keep them coming!
I bought some Sub 70 irons and they felt good but I lost a little distance. Could have been more due to the shafts I chose. Today I dug deep into the closet and pulled out a Nickent 4dx driver I used several years ago. I bet it's at least 12 years old. I compared it to my Taylormade SIMS driver and the results were very close. Hardly no difference. In fact I like the looks a little more with the Nickent. I may put it in play again. ha
With your concerns about the grooves and wet conditions, I was expecting you to do a wet test. Would really have liked to see that. These clubs are nice looking, but performance is key. I think these might be worth looking at.
Judging by the photos, I reckon the new Costco Irons will be very very similar to these Caley irons (and most probably the Takomo irons too since they're from the same factory apparently)... but will be even cheaper and hopefully just as good.
I have the LAST set of big brand irons in my bag now. My wife got me fitted for Callaway Apex DCBs when they came out in 2021. Next set are going to be DTC!
These are some insanely strong irons. I play Ping eye 2s and the PW from Caley is 6 degrees stronger, the Titleist AP2 PW is 2 degrees weaker than the Caley and 4 degrees stronger than the Ping eye 2. The 790s, that they mimic, is 1 degree weaker. They look great and the price is reasonable. I'd be interested in trying them but beware that the clubs are strong. This may be the trend of new clubs to be strong but be aware of the distances claims.
Unfortunately guys like Rick or any of the other TH-cam golf personalities won't likely ever be reviewing Maltby clubs. I had a chat with Britt Lindsey at Maltby and because they won't participate in giving out free sets for reviews like all of these DTC brands that we're seeing, AND no TH-cam reviewer will likely ever come out of pocket to buy a set of Maltbys, this is a dead discussion. It's really unfortunate because Maltby are 100% original designs. Craftsmanship, and quality are far greater than any of these other generic looking DTC models, and they actually have decades of design pedigree and history. Unbeknownst to Rick, a set of TS4's could be his next gamers but he'd never know because they'll never cross his path. 😢
@@AZstu324yeah, I actually live about 20 minutes from their HQ. Really awesome people over there. But I've heard the same about them not really wanting to push their clubs on "influencers". They frankly keep busy enough that they probably don't need it. Still, I wish more people would know about them. They really are outstanding clubs. I haven't hit the TS4 yet. But have gamed the TS1/TS1-IM. Put them up against comparable clubs and they are every bit as good, with zero compromise. They're actually better than a lot of the stuff I've hit from Callaway and TM. I think the only irons that felt better were the Mizuno 223/225. Hoping Rick will see this comment though and shell out a couple hundred bucks for a nice sampling of the Maltby irons. He is one of the most unbiased and genuine reviewers out there. Who really seems to care about informing consumers. So, maybe there's a shot that he'd come out of pocket to give them a try.
I got a second hand (hit once at the range) set of fx77 4-pw by ram for under 400 and i couldnt be happier. Same problem with distance but for my level, they are awesome. By my level, i mean that i splurged on a cobra 4h because i cant hit driver to save my life, but i did break 90 (barely) last year
I think that if Rick is really serious that his current golf bag is an open book like he mentioned in his podcast, then he would place a DTC set of irons in the bag and prove that the OEMs are in trouble. Sub 70, New Level, Tokomo all make really good clubs as well and are very affordable for the rest of us. We can no longer afford $2k for a set of clubs!
And even Costco throwing their hat in the ring with their Kirkland Irons that are apparently coming up in November. They look super similar to these and the Takomo irons so really expecting similar performance for even cheaper.
I’ve noticed that more and more golfers are looking at DTC clubs and the second hand market because the bigger name brands are becoming way too expensive.
I always buy the previous year clubs save hundreds and still getting big brand premium product, that are quite honestly not any different than the brand new ones.
I think rick kinda missed who these irons are made for. I dont think you buy these irons with the intention to keep them long-term. Just great beginner irons at a proper price to get you playing. Once your game improves, your irons will obviously improve as well. Now, as far as price goes for the mid to low handicap player, i feel you will pay more than double for anything decent
Really enjoy the videos. Have you ever done a comparison of your GC Quad against actually measuring your shots. Always been amazed at the stats the quad gives from a static position.
Great video. Love the content. I know you tested a brand called Takomo a little while ago. Was wondering if you’d review them again. They have more options for clubs now. Particularly interested in a review of their new wedges that they have come out with and see how they compare to the competition.
Rick, when you test clubs in the studio you have a good rhythm. When you are out on the course you are walloping your irons and regularly coming up short. Maybe club up and swing with more rhythm on the course!
Rick thanks for another great review! It would be great if you could do a review on the Maltby KE4 Max irons from The GolfWorks. Another very affordable option of clubs and would love to hear your thoughts.
£450 is the exact same price my dad paid for a brand new set of tp9’s xmas 1992 when i was 13. 3 to SW. absolutely loved those irons. £450 is nothing today
You should test the clubs longevity. Give them to your viewers to test over the course of half a season. Will the cheaper/DTC brands last as long as established ones?
These look like great irons for a player who knows they want to play Golf, but maybe aren't ready for a fitting since their swings are WIP. If I knew about these a few years ago, I probably would have purchased since I was using 20 year old hand me downs
Hello Rick, thanks for video. After watching thia video went to Caley's website and checked their return policies...Iron set alone can be return unused! Which is to me kind of fishy and that sets apart other brands from this. Keep up the good work!
Sorry, this is not open to debate! A purchase based on looks does NOT guarantee anyone hit good or better, the"feel" of club is not permitted on your policy since states "unused" meaning cannot be hit. Fishy is more of a hassle, you purchase, wait x amount of time (can be weeks or months) if return same process. Not sure if worth the time in my opinion,but its not intended to offend anyone at all! Best of luck!!
I have this set and absolutely love them. Granted I haven't hit the T200 or P790 but when these are a fraction of the price I didn't want to anyway and I have to say I have never hit a better iron. I moved from a game improvement iron into these as I was getting too many left shots from the offset and these instantly sorted that problem (along with getting them 2 degrees flat). I get consistent distances and they are super forgiving on off centred hits. It may just be a coincidence but, since getting these, my handicap has come down 6 shots.
Good work Rick, thank you we watch your channel as much as possible,we love what you do. We believe you give some of the best honest reviews a consumer could ever need.Keep it up
Have you ever considered doing a spectrum of clubs that have been reviewed? Similar to the review wall that top gear used to do. It would be interesting to know where budget clubs like the caleys compare to top brand clubs like the p790 etc
hi Rick and team. Thanks for the review. I am a 24.2 hcp player and currently use a Wilson Launchpad 2 irons, but am now planning to buy better looking irons which are suited for high hamdicappers. Along with my other friends who are also at my level are totally confused about whether to buy Caley/Tokomo which are the dtc brands, or buy wilson Dynapower for high handicappers. Can you please do a comparison between Caley/Tokomo and Wilson Dynapower please. Both are of same price points, but one is a well known brabd with better resale values. So please advise. Thanks Som
@RickShielsPGA, If you had to describe the difference in feel between Aerofoam hollow body iron to a full solid metal forged blade, how does they differ from each other?
@@PSINXS no it in fact is true, most golf balls being multilayered has created the ability for anyone to succeed using them. The AVX is the perfect example it’s a low launch/low spin ball that goes a mile slotting as one of ballnamics favorites for high speed players, and guess what it’s 77 compression. Many slow to mid swing speeds with spin issues have no issues going to a left dash. The only time compression matters is when a guy like Kyle Berkshire hits a 30 compression ball and breaks it every few swings.
They look just like my new Takomo golf irons.. which I love , you should review those clubs. They feel amazing, look great and the price is wow. Takomo clubs Rick .....
Awesome video! Would love to see you hit some of the higher end Tour Edge clubs their exotic irons look very similar and are around $500 for a full set
Please do the Takomo 301CB and MB and the Sub 70 659 CB’s, TC’s and MB’s. I’m stuck between getting Sub 70 659 TC/MB combo or the Takomo 301 CB/MB combo sets.
I’d like to see him test out the takomos 101/101ts against Taylormades p790/770s
Absolutely
Yes please!
Plus Haywood etc.
Yes! Let's go, Rick!
Yes Please
For people at my level, it’s important to know how forgiving irons are. Inconsistent strike is what we do. Great, informative review Rick. Thank you
I have the irons previous to these, and they are excellent for mid handicap golfers. They are showing good longevity. The after care from Caley is excellent. And previously you could return them, Ryan said use the seven iron only to test and return them all if not suited. Don't know if that still the case. These irons are fairly priced, high quality and recommended.
Thanks for the review, Rick! Delighted to hear your positive feedback on the 01T irons!
Not sure the review was that great. Was gonna buy a set until I watched this. Might wait till you have something more forgiving with same look.
@@paulbull3431 that’s exactly what the 01s are
Please add an option for club length and lie adjustment!
@@hotfiyah we offer that
@@caleygolf my apologies! I just saw the customize option. Honestly it was a bit difficult to find on the page with it being beneath the add to cart, description, and features, but thank you!
Competition will only lead to more R&D so the big guys can stay ahead, and lower price tags from smaller brands driving down prices. Net positive IMO
There will always be those that want a name brand and also know you usually get what you pay for though I do think big name clubs are way over priced.
Love the addition of the stats after a shot instead of just the overall averages after. Great vid.
I've been testing the 01T's for about 5 rounds plus range sessions. My regular irons are ZX7's. I was very impressed with the 01T's out of the box. I reshafted them with KBS C-Taper lite shafts. They went from good to Excellent irons. The 01T's are now my favorite iron.
@@richardbicker640
My mistake, they are ZX5's - which are great clubs! I'm a club maker and swap shafts for testing regularly. I really like the trajectory and feel of the KBS C-Taper lite. That's why numerous PGA Pros have switched to them. I'm not a fan of the new KBS Light shafts that are in the Caley irons as their launch is too high.
May want to focus on life rather than golf. Maybe open a business
@@Mobev1
I own a custom golf club business.
@@briansgolfworks4991 sweet, I was just worried about you not doing other things in life.
I've now idea what you're all talking about , I just grab my bat hit it in rhe woods and spend the next 4 hours doing the exact same thing , it's like groundhog day on every hole and I love it
These companies most likely aren't doing their own R&D. A number of DTC brands get their club heads from Deson Golf. That's probably why these look almost identical (other than the logos) to the Sub 70 699s and the Takomo 101s.
They dont cut out the middle man, they are the middleman 😂
Maltby is probably the only DTC that isn't borrowing or buying foundry re-stamps. They're not just making clubs either, but they're innovating with club design as well. They have their own concepts and patented formulas that they specifically stick with. Check em out.
Great insight
Can you review the takomo irons 🙏
This... id love to see the comparison
I’d like to see a review like this on the Takomo iron series. They seem to be getting very popular and a lot of people rave about them! I’m interested in them myself!
He did not to long ago
They're the same irons, just branded differently
@@redtim12345 no they aren’t
I play the 101T's and they are fantastic. If you know your shaft specs already then direct to consumer brands are a great option. Half the price of the big brands, they look fantastic and they feel amazing. I went from Callaway Rogue irons to the 101T's and there has been no drop off in forgiveness.
Exact same clubs I play Takomo 101Ts and they are fantastic
I almost got some takomo's (which are exactly the same club). I was going to get fitted for p790's and use the length/lie for the 101's. They were out of stock, so I just got fitted for some pxg 0211's xcor 2's($99/stick). I'm so happy to see that there are options for game improvement irons and even players irons that don't cost $1300 for a set. Golf prices have just been through the roof and I think that these DTC brands are going to put the larger companies in a tight spot from a value proposition perspective.
I just bought some Wilson D9 Forged irons and they were very reasonably priced they also suited me after 2 fittings.
Damn, I do wish I knew of this brand 2 years ago when getting new irons. Definitely keeping them in mind for the future. I don't mind that the power isn't there. I actually prefer that they don't go a million miles and that the flight is somewhat consistent. Thanks for reviewing these smaller brands again!
Thanks for reviewing budget clubs as well.
Thanks for this Rick, I love the review of more affordable irons - as much as I'd love a set of T200 or P790's, they are just not affordable! Please keep more vids like this coming!
Great review, Rick! I appreciate everything you said and also introducing us to a new option. I do think it seems like you were reviewing it more with the standard 01 expectations versus the 01T clubs you had which are for more advanced golfers, so less distance and forgiveness. Id be curious how the 01's compare to the T's and other brands!
I'm not even in the budget category, it seems. I'm in the 20-year-old second- (or third-)hand category, and that was a major step up for me from the charity-shop category.
I have Mizuno JPX 923 Tours that I just bought in May and I adore. Expensive set to be sure. The data from these irons is impressive for their price and I'm glad to see that. I don't feel robbed at all having spent nearly 3x the price on my Mizunos but I feel iron prices have just gotten criminal. You even mention it, 20 years ago they were priced around this. Now, I'd understand $800-900 for premium irons and MAYBE $1000 for sets that are 4i-GW but 1400 is just outrageous.
Happy to see these direct to consumer brands making real strides in quality while staying cost competitive. Hope it can really humble some of the kings of golf equipment. If only we could get a golf ball that rivals pro v1s for a solid price. For me, I game Bridgestone B RX but still feel like Pro V1s are the absolute best golf ball around. In particular off the face of a blade putter they just give so much feedback and inspire so much confidence that I legitimately save strokes in my putting game with them.
These DTC brands are a great value. These look very similar to Pursuit irons, as most of these DTC brands are made in the same factory and then stamped with the branding. If anyone is interested in a DTC brand that does their own R&D, Maltby makes some stellar stuff for the same price range. Hard to get in the UK though.
Maltby are incredible at such an amazing value.
Had the previous model of Caley irons and loved them. Ideal for the mid handicapper. Very forgiving irons all round and worth buying over premium clubs.
Were you using the Tour version or their standard? I'm currently playing more of an improvement iron (Callaway RAZR X) but I've been getting a lot more consistent with ball striking. I've been wanting to get fitted irons, do you think I'd be hating myself getting the 01Ts as a 16 handicap?
@@jons2cool1 was just the bog standard model.. they had no custom options. I would genuinely advise you to go for them. They will absolutely help your game improve. Ball striking is really nice and they are very forgiving for off centred hits. Defo worth it for the price
@@Wilsonplaysgolf yeah with Taylormade irons being $1,400 I think they are a great alternative. Especially where I'm not a scratch golfer and don't necessarily need the best of the best. Would you recommend I get the 01Ts or the 01s?
@@jons2cool1 as you said you were a 16 hdcp id go for the 01s as they will give you more forgiveness compared to the 01ts.
Thanks for taking on the cheaper clubs Rick. Might be good to do a head to head v the P790. You could also test those grooves wet v the TM.
yea he did a video a month ago with 790s so he has them in studio!
Looks like the TMs have more ball speed comparing similar shots in the two videos 7i vs7i. A few mph faster. The launch and spin are about equal, so it looks like the TMs probably have slightly more speed and with that some forgiveness probably within to achieve that speed.
timestamp from the other video 9:30 (have to look at the screen) (th-cam.com/video/1iTp02KWu28/w-d-xo.html)
timestamp in this video 8:15
Good stuff Rick!
These clubs are beautiful! How should one buy irons without a fitting? Lie angle, shaft. Etc.
My bank account is better proof that big brands cost far too much.
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You should do a video about it
Same
They’re £500 ffs. Get better for cheaper
I think with irons it’s all about what you prefer, when I used to play a lot I played the titleist 714 mbs and they were amazing, for a blade they were forgiving, went miles, could hit all kinds of shots with them, now after not playing for a few years, I started playing a little after lockdown and got given a set of the taylormade p790s, I truly find they are nowhere near as good, the feel and looks are nowhere near what I expected, if I was to play more no way would I keep them in the bag, the only club I find amazing is the 2 iron, for me I don’t feel irons have come a long way in the last 10 years tbh, so maybe the cheaper irons have caught up and its worth saving the money for a decent driver, the driver is the second most important club in the bag now (putter always first) the big brands are untouchable with the big stick
I had a set of Taylor Made Mid Size Burner irons in 1993 that were foam injected. Loved them.
I have noticed a trend with KBS and Lamkin in the value irons, Takomo, Tour Edge and these
I love my Ben Hogan Icon irons, which I bought at a relative bargain. Forged irons have a FEEL, that cast irons lack. Hacks like me can enjoy the feel of a good shot, and that's why people love golf
I purchased the Iron 01’s after research and watching other reviews and I love them. I hit a hole in one in my 2nd or 3rd time gaming them
If that isn't a testimonial then we don't know what is! amazing stuff!! congrats 😀
@jasonconcard157 If you did buy the 01T's from Caley, and were sold on the foam + tungsten, beware they don't actually have those features. They changed their website 3 weeks ago.
Nice review. Because of their huge R&D budget, clubs from the big brands will almost always perform better than smaller DTC brands. The real question is how big the difference is and if it is worth the ridiculous price difference. It's at least worth testing them out. I have been playing a set of New Level Golf irons for a couple years now and for my game I don't think they perform much different than the big brand irons I tested.
not to mention their huge marketing budgets. How many drivers does TM have to sell to recoup their $100M sponsorship with McIlroy alone? Probably quite a few I'd guess.
Thanks Rick, great review. Any chance of a side-by-side comparison b/w the 01T's and the 01's (would like to see how much larger the club head is for the more forgiving version). Loving the HIT review channel, please keep them coming!
I bought some Sub 70 irons and they felt good but I lost a little distance. Could have been more due to the shafts I chose. Today I dug deep into the closet and pulled out a Nickent 4dx driver I used several years ago. I bet it's at least 12 years old. I compared it to my Taylormade SIMS driver and the results were very close. Hardly no difference. In fact I like the looks a little more with the Nickent. I may put it in play again. ha
Love the videos, haven’t missed one yet. Thanks!!
With your concerns about the grooves and wet conditions, I was expecting you to do a wet test. Would really have liked to see that. These clubs are nice looking, but performance is key. I think these might be worth looking at.
Judging by the photos, I reckon the new Costco Irons will be very very similar to these Caley irons (and most probably the Takomo irons too since they're from the same factory apparently)... but will be even cheaper and hopefully just as good.
Just with a massive and hideous k k sig logo.
Been weighing up direct to consumer irons for a while. Takomo 101T vs Caley 01T vs P790s would be v good to see
This is the review I've been waiting for to be honest!! Been eyeing these irons up for a while now. Great review as always Rick!!!
I have the LAST set of big brand irons in my bag now. My wife got me fitted for Callaway Apex DCBs when they came out in 2021. Next set are going to be DTC!
These are some insanely strong irons. I play Ping eye 2s and the PW from Caley is 6 degrees stronger, the Titleist AP2 PW is 2 degrees weaker than the Caley and 4 degrees stronger than the Ping eye 2. The 790s, that they mimic, is 1 degree weaker. They look great and the price is reasonable. I'd be interested in trying them but beware that the clubs are strong. This may be the trend of new clubs to be strong but be aware of the distances claims.
More mid range price product reviews please. Would love to see MD Golf woods done 🙏🙏
Caley & Takomo clubs were on the top of my list in 2021 before I bought the PXG 0211 clubs.
ahh shame!
Look a bit like the Takomo 101T irons ?
Would love to see you do a review of Maltby’s irons. Specifically the TS1-IM, TS3, and TS4. Similar price point to Caley, Takomo, etc.
Unfortunately guys like Rick or any of the other TH-cam golf personalities won't likely ever be reviewing Maltby clubs. I had a chat with Britt Lindsey at Maltby and because they won't participate in giving out free sets for reviews like all of these DTC brands that we're seeing, AND no TH-cam reviewer will likely ever come out of pocket to buy a set of Maltbys, this is a dead discussion.
It's really unfortunate because Maltby are 100% original designs. Craftsmanship, and quality are far greater than any of these other generic looking DTC models, and they actually have decades of design pedigree and history.
Unbeknownst to Rick, a set of TS4's could be his next gamers but he'd never know because they'll never cross his path. 😢
@@AZstu324yeah, I actually live about 20 minutes from their HQ. Really awesome people over there. But I've heard the same about them not really wanting to push their clubs on "influencers". They frankly keep busy enough that they probably don't need it.
Still, I wish more people would know about them. They really are outstanding clubs. I haven't hit the TS4 yet. But have gamed the TS1/TS1-IM. Put them up against comparable clubs and they are every bit as good, with zero compromise. They're actually better than a lot of the stuff I've hit from Callaway and TM. I think the only irons that felt better were the Mizuno 223/225.
Hoping Rick will see this comment though and shell out a couple hundred bucks for a nice sampling of the Maltby irons. He is one of the most unbiased and genuine reviewers out there. Who really seems to care about informing consumers. So, maybe there's a shot that he'd come out of pocket to give them a try.
Might need a comparison between these and the new Kirklands
I got a second hand (hit once at the range) set of fx77 4-pw by ram for under 400 and i couldnt be happier. Same problem with distance but for my level, they are awesome. By my level, i mean that i splurged on a cobra 4h because i cant hit driver to save my life, but i did break 90 (barely) last year
When you love these, try the Takomo 101t. I play them and i love them!
I bought a set last week. Excellent irons, been playing Mizuno for around 15 years.
I think that if Rick is really serious that his current golf bag is an open book like he mentioned in his podcast, then he would place a DTC set of irons in the bag and prove that the OEMs are in trouble. Sub 70, New Level, Tokomo all make really good clubs as well and are very affordable for the rest of us. We can no longer afford $2k for a set of clubs!
And even Costco throwing their hat in the ring with their Kirkland Irons that are apparently coming up in November. They look super similar to these and the Takomo irons so really expecting similar performance for even cheaper.
Great video Rick! I'm looking for a new set of irons and at $589 USD these are worth a look.
These look EXACTLY like my Takomo 101 irons with a different logo. Same grip and shaft as well. I've had them since January 2023 and love them.
I’ve noticed that more and more golfers are looking at DTC clubs and the second hand market because the bigger name brands are becoming way too expensive.
I always buy the previous year clubs save hundreds and still getting big brand premium product, that are quite honestly not any different than the brand new ones.
Great review, as always! I know you reviewed the Callaway Edge box set previously, but I'd love to see a re-review in the H.I.T studio!
I think rick kinda missed who these irons are made for. I dont think you buy these irons with the intention to keep them long-term. Just great beginner irons at a proper price to get you playing. Once your game improves, your irons will obviously improve as well. Now, as far as price goes for the mid to low handicap player, i feel you will pay more than double for anything decent
Really enjoy the videos. Have you ever done a comparison of your GC Quad against actually measuring your shots. Always been amazed at the stats the quad gives from a static position.
Great video. Love the content. I know you tested a brand called Takomo a little while ago. Was wondering if you’d review them again. They have more options for clubs now. Particularly interested in a review of their new wedges that they have come out with and see how they compare to the competition.
Rick, when you test clubs in the studio you have a good rhythm. When you are out on the course you are walloping your irons and regularly coming up short. Maybe club up and swing with more rhythm on the course!
Be great to see the comparison between Caley, Takomo & Haywood irons. All up against the big names
Rick thanks for another great review! It would be great if you could do a review on the Maltby KE4 Max irons from The GolfWorks. Another very affordable option of clubs and would love to hear your thoughts.
Might not be getting the "distance" feel you were after, but the dispersion was certainly impressive
I think these are the same as the Ram FX77 and Takomo 101's. Similar price points as well.
I would love to see what you think of the Ram Fx-77s Rick. I just got them and love them.
£450 is the exact same price my dad paid for a brand new set of tp9’s xmas 1992 when i was 13. 3 to SW. absolutely loved those irons. £450 is nothing today
You should test the clubs longevity. Give them to your viewers to test over the course of half a season. Will the cheaper/DTC brands last as long as established ones?
I wanna see you test the RAM FX77 irons. Would love to see what they’re like for £299!
This is why I subscribed! I love the more realistic equipment reviews
These look like great irons for a player who knows they want to play Golf, but maybe aren't ready for a fitting since their swings are WIP. If I knew about these a few years ago, I probably would have purchased since I was using 20 year old hand me downs
Hello Rick, thanks for video. After watching thia video went to Caley's website and checked their return policies...Iron set alone can be return unused! Which is to me kind of fishy and that sets apart other brands from this. Keep up the good work!
what's "fishy" about that?
Sorry, this is not open to debate! A purchase based on looks does NOT guarantee anyone hit good or better, the"feel" of club is not permitted on your policy since states "unused" meaning cannot be hit. Fishy is more of a hassle, you purchase, wait x amount of time (can be weeks or months) if return same process. Not sure if worth the time in my opinion,but its not intended to offend anyone at all! Best of luck!!
Rick, please review the Takomo 101 irons.
I have this set and absolutely love them. Granted I haven't hit the T200 or P790 but when these are a fraction of the price I didn't want to anyway and I have to say I have never hit a better iron. I moved from a game improvement iron into these as I was getting too many left shots from the offset and these instantly sorted that problem (along with getting them 2 degrees flat). I get consistent distances and they are super forgiving on off centred hits. It may just be a coincidence but, since getting these, my handicap has come down 6 shots.
Did you get the 01 or 01T?
From the back, they’re looking a lot like the Cobra RF Rev33s which is a fantastic looking club!
The caley clubs look great. I wish you could go to a range and hit some to try them though
Hi Rick. Has your opinion changed on the clubs since half the 'technologies' they claimed have been withdrawn, like the tungsten weight and areofoam?
I think for the average Joe, those items would be brilliant, another great video Rick 👌
Good work Rick, thank you we watch your channel as much as possible,we love what you do. We believe you give some of the best honest reviews a consumer could ever need.Keep it up
I believe the X refers back to the St Andrews Cross.
Try the Ram FX77’s. They really are very good!
Great review, thanks Rick. Does your testing facility need to have a rain simulator and a wind machine? Maybe some of the rough from Marco Simone too
Have what I have heard about caley advertising that they have areofoam tec in them to find out they haven’t true? Anyone know
Have you ever considered doing a spectrum of clubs that have been reviewed? Similar to the review wall that top gear used to do. It would be interesting to know where budget clubs like the caleys compare to top brand clubs like the p790 etc
Pxg, takomo, sub70, now caley. Is direct to consumer taking over?
you better believe it!
Consider a driver review (1 - 10 etc.) and I always looked forward to your 5 year brand reviews on drivers, fairway woods etc.
You should cut it apart and compare it to a p790… can’t imagine them being that much different
hi Rick and team. Thanks for the review. I am a 24.2 hcp player and currently use a Wilson Launchpad 2 irons, but am now planning to buy better looking irons which are suited for high hamdicappers. Along with my other friends who are also at my level are totally confused about whether to buy Caley/Tokomo which are the dtc brands, or buy wilson Dynapower for high handicappers. Can you please do a comparison between Caley/Tokomo and Wilson Dynapower please. Both are of same price points, but one is a well known brabd with better resale values. So please advise. Thanks
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Great video. No lefty option? Disappointing, but as a lefty golfer in the USI'm used to it.
Try takomo !!!
Great video! What is the hitting mat you use?
Can you get a review on the Takomo irons???
@RickShielsPGA, If you had to describe the difference in feel between Aerofoam hollow body iron to a full solid metal forged blade, how does they differ from each other?
PXG pioneered the foam technology that has allowed iron faces to become thinner so they are hotter and more forgiving.
Hey Rick could you please discuss the different compression balls considering club head speed such as senior golfers
With modern layering and cover materials compression is basically a non factor.
@@JaxRedsnot true, a softer golf ball for slower swing speeds def makes a difference.
@@PSINXS no it in fact is true, most golf balls being multilayered has created the ability for anyone to succeed using them. The AVX is the perfect example it’s a low launch/low spin ball that goes a mile slotting as one of ballnamics favorites for high speed players, and guess what it’s 77 compression. Many slow to mid swing speeds with spin issues have no issues going to a left dash.
The only time compression matters is when a guy like Kyle Berkshire hits a 30 compression ball and breaks it every few swings.
They look just like my new Takomo golf irons.. which I love , you should review those clubs. They feel amazing, look great and the price is wow.
Takomo clubs Rick .....
Big brands are killing the game for those who just want to begin or those not looking to be super involved
we agree
Rick how are you padding your screen to reduce the bounce back of the balls? I'd like to know your method.
Love to see you do a comparison of these, Taylormade p790 and takomo 101/101t. Great video ❤
Awesome video! Would love to see you hit some of the higher end Tour Edge clubs their exotic irons look very similar and are around $500 for a full set
I was interested at first- but those shallow grooves concern me. Great video. Thank you
we sorted that issue 😉
I recently received a set of 01's, i can confirm the grooves look good 👍 absolutely beautiful set
Please do the Takomo 301CB and MB and the Sub 70 659 CB’s, TC’s and MB’s. I’m stuck between getting Sub 70 659 TC/MB combo or the Takomo 301 CB/MB combo sets.
Better off buying last year's model from a major brand, just saved around 60% on a brand new full set of cobra forged tec irons for £300.
can u review some of the Maltby offerings?
Now I’ll go find the P790 review and compare the data.
Rick, can you do a Takomo review? We are intrigued to see the difference between 101&101T vs P790&P770. Thank you!
Apparently Costco released Kirkland irons. Would love to see Rick review them!